• Lead research and development initiatives to ensure design integrity and compliance in light of new China regulations.• Performed requirement analysis to identify necessary modifications to product design and functionality to meet China's regulatory standards.• Developed and executed design verification and validation protocols to ensure product efficacy and safety in accordance with Chinese regulatory requirements.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and operations to integrate regulatory compliance into the product development lifecycle.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining product quality and innovation.

•Provide daily support of production, processes, materials and equipment to achieve department goals (i.e. safety, quality, delivery, and cost).•Work cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.•Successfully contribute to both new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: process capability studies, process development, Six Sigma and Value Improvement projects, report preparation and process/test documentation.•Design and coordinate standard engineering tests and experiments.•Design, procure, and fabricate equipment tooling and fixtures.•Perform troubleshooting on new and existing products/process problems as related to design, material, or processes.•Summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from test results.•Apply problem solving and process improvement methodologies to improve complex and diverse manufacturing processes across multiple product lines, ensuring root cause of problem is identified and quickly resolved.•Prepare standard reports/documents to communicate results to the technical community.•Lead cross-functional project teams.•Identify, implement, and manages equipment requirements to support production goals.•Train and/or provide work direction to operators/technicians

• Advise key stakeholders on process optimization projects using Cost of Goods (COGs) data and line efficiency projections• Conduct statistical data analysis to characterize process inputs on process outputs using Design of Experiment and Capability analysis• Create, execute, and analyze test methods to validate repeatability and reproducibility of measurement systems using Gage R&R analysis• Design, purchase and qualify equipment to improve process efficiency and provide robust process controls• Forecast ROI on capital equipment purchases by analyzing cost of goods and line efficiency improvements• Develop project timelines using Microsoft Projects to define key deliverables and manage project resourcing and timing

• Completed a gap year journey, traveling to all 50 states across the U.S.• Embraced new experiences that contributed to personal growth and broadened my perspective.• Created unforgettable memories that continue to shape my outlook and approach to life.

• Designed and executed experiment to determine root cause of acute scrap escalation on Stainless line resulting in reduction of top scrap code by 65% - estimated yearly cost avoidance of $123,300• Facilitated reduction in down time for the sandblaster on the Stainless line by updating the GOI, and performing the EH&S assessment – estimated yearly savings of $1,800• Created test method to introduce IPM to the Zero Tip line to increase quality control standards• Executed Tool Qualification for basket forming wands on the Spy Basket line to aid in reintroduction of the Spy Basket device to the market• Added a scrap by shift comparison to Tableau, showing discrepancies graphically between first and second shift scrap - estimated yearly savings of $2,600• Performed testing on revitalized crimper on the Stainless line to ensure quality standards were achieved

• Learned and implemented VBA software to streamline organizational processes to track progress throughout product life cycle• Used Lathe/Derbyshire to create a glue free joint between polycarbonate plastic and nitinol to improve the design by minimizing variability in tensile testing• Created 3D printed fixtures in SolidWorks to be used during testing of various components• Ran NSMR’s for trial line build designed to increase efficiency without impacting quality

Analyzing protein binding sites of tyrosine kinase receptors to detect potential drugs to eliminate and reduce various cancers.